Other arrangements of The Wrong Direction
Pick a learning view.
When I was a (Bb)kid the things I did were hid den (F)un der the grid.
Young and na (C)ïve I nev er be lieved that love could (Dm)be so well hid.
With re (Bb)gret I’m will ing to bet and say the (F)old er you get it gets hard er to for give and hard er (Dm)to for get.
It (Bb)gets un der your shirt like a (F)dag ger at work.
The first cut is the deep est but the (Dm)rest will flip pin’ hurt.
You (Bb)build your heart of plas tic.
You’re (F)cy ni cal and sar cas tic and (C)end up in the cor ner on your own.
’Cause I (Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close, but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, no!
So what’s the (Bb)point in get tin’ your hopes up when (F)all you’re ev er get ting is choked up?
When you’re (C)coked up and can’t re mem ber the (Dm)rea son why you broke up, you (Bb)call her in the morn ing when you’re (F)com ing down and fall ing like an (C)old man on the side of the road.
’Cause when you’re a part you don’t wan na min gle, when you’re to geth er you wan na be sin gle.
Ev er to taste kiss of bliss that (Dm)made your heart tin gle.
How much (Bb)green er the grass is with those (F)rose tint ed glass es.
But the (C)but ter flies they flut ter by and leave us on our ars es.
(Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close, but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, no!
(Dm)wrong di rec tion.
There’s fish in the sea for me to (F)make a se lec tion, I’d (C)jump in if it was n’t for my (Dm)ear in fec tion.
’Cause (Bb)all I wan na do is try to (F)make a con nec tion.
It (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, (Bb)oh!
Oh, oh, I’d (Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
I’d (Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
I’d (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
(C)Seems like I’m run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
(C)Seems like I’m run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
Well, it seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, (Bb)no.
(C)Seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
The Wrong Direction — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "The Wrong Direction" by Passenger as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 128 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Wrong Direction”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Wrong Direction" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Wrong Direction" by Passenger in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Wrong Direction" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Wrong Direction"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Wrong Direction", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Wrong Direction" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Wrong Direction"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Wrong Direction"?
- "The Wrong Direction" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
- Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Wrong Direction" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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